The Iraqi Parliament elected Salim al-Jubouri as a new speaker on Tuesday, achieving a political breakthrough that could ultimately lead to the formation of a new government.

The Iraqi Parliament elected Salim al-Jubouri as a new speaker on Tuesday, achieving a political breakthrough that could ultimately lead to the formation of a new government.

In the vote, the lawmakers elected Salim al-Jubouri with 194 of the 277 legislators supporting his candidacy.